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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1971
Page
2
Mike Wilson argues that future social reform hinges on individual responsibility. He warns global population growth will force sweeping societal reordering and encourages seniors to embrace personal change to drive political and cultural progress.
The piece blends sports lore and life lessons after a Texas Eastman plant tornado sighting. It urges graduates to find personal niches, grow beyond high school, and become indispensable, quoting Mencken and urging self-driven greatness as they enter a world needing their talents.
The schedule lists Smell of Hay at 9 30 a m Wednesday followed by a carnival at 10 and a barbecue at noon Many animals offered for sale that evening Judging of breeding animals Thursday with rodeo at 8 p m Youth events include lamb and chicken scramble After 4 H and FFA judging Friday at 3 p m Rodeo 8 p m beef scramble 9 p m Arabian Horse Show 9 a m Saturday Queen contest during rodeo limited to Galveston County girls 16 to 18 single Grand prize saddle donated by the fair association Readers notes letters to the editor thank volunteers at Inter-City Elementary and Spring Festival coverage also mentioned GOP district committeeman Kenneth Shelton and a site selection committee promising a quick decision on Galveston rooms
The note identifies La Marque Texas as the publishing location with Orlando Blackburn listed as the publisher, noting the weekly Thursday publication schedule.
The first La Marque High School graduation was held Friday night at Etheredge Stadium after sunny weather. Speaker Kathy Jennings and Mike Wilson addressed the graduates who received honors and were charged with meeting future challenges.
Kathy Jennings argues graduation marks a midpoint not an end and calls graduates to grow toward individuality Beyond youth as a mere label she urges pursuit of personal goals. The speech notes that maturity comes from inner qualities not age or titles and distinguishes adults by actions and character.
Comprehensive two day county fair schedule featuring AQHA and Appaloosa horse shows, herd judging, carnivals, barbecues, and public contests across Saturday to Friday. Highlights include 4-H and FFA market animal judging, Breeding and Carcass steers, lamb and hog events, rodeo, barrel tastings, and finals such as Rodeo Queen contest and pig scramble with release of livestock late Friday night.
Aaron Welch, a La Marque High senior, wins the annual Congressional Seminar essay contest. Runner-up is Phil Apgar. Judges from College of the Mainland praised Aaron's essay on Latin America and U S aid policy, noting originality and depth. Aaron is active in football track student association and community programs. he lives with his parents at 819 North Auburn Road.
Texas action seeks to represent 10 captives and an unwed mother of two with eighth grade education who faced pregnancy as of the suit. The suit claims broad rights for pregnant women seeking to interrupt unwanted pregnancies and for married couples desiring privacy. joined by a Dallas physician.
The Sixty-second Legislature ends its regular session with a high-volume budget vote. Conferees approve a $6.9 billion biennial budget and a $617 million tax package, adding liquor taxes and broader levies. The session also advances redistricting and a constitutional amendment to convene a 1974 convention to rewrite the Texas constitution.
U S Bureau of Outdoor Recreation approved 1 million dollars in federal matching grants for 14 Texas park projects including Fort Belknap LaPorte Carver Texas City Sea Wolf Galveston. Lt Gov Ben Barnes filed a voluntary financial statement listing net worth of 83 621 with assets of 267 721 and liabilities of 184 100. He cites interests in construction real estate, farming and media ventures. Also an item notes advertisers claim one in four women own a wig.
Joe W Doby George Shead Alta Loma and Dennis Wingo Dickinson will represent Extension District 11 at the State 4-H Roundup June 23. George will demonstrate Natural Resources in A Crisis on the Coast and Dennis will enter the boys Public Speaking contest after winning district eliminations. The roundup gathers top county and district winners in about 30 areas. Readers recall the long history of 4-H Roundup and its ties to the Extension Service.
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